The R and B Bistro UP Close and Personal

In this episode of The R & B Bistro Up Close & Personal, Venus chats with the incomparable Antonio Mclendon, about all his latest projects. Including the new song, I’m in Love” with the band, Output/ Input. Enjoy getting up close and personal with this extradentary singer and find out why he is a self-proclaimed “Life Spirational artist”.

Venus sits down with the phenomenal Rev, Dr Stefanie Minatee creator and director of the dynamic Jubilation choir, which started at the New Jersey Performance Arts Center.  The conversation covers, her music, her latest project and the massive stroke that almost took her life and much more.

This episode continues the 5-year anniversary of the show and welcomes Sylvester Knox, CEO and President of The Knox Group Wealth Management back to the Bistro.  Sylvester gives tips to walk out of 2021 and into 2022 with a better plan for your finances.  He provides advice on year end common income planning mistakes, IRAs, tax diversification and more. This is and information packed sho...

In this episode, Venus introduces a new segment to the R&B Bistro Up Close & Personal called "Stop the Music". This show stops the music to talk about and shed a light on depression. Depression is a mental illness and should not be ignored. Life is filled with many ups and downs that can cause depression. In this show, Venus talks about some of the causes and her own experiences. The show...

 If you have been missing Real R & B ,Ashford & Simpson style, you will love this episode.  Venus chats with the ultimate performers, Mr. & Mrs. aka Chandlar and Karen J.  They make wonderful music together and separate all while running  an entertainment company for events all over the world They share their experiences of working with Capital records, Warner Broth...

In this episode we talk to the Young   Entrepreneur, CEO and creator of Purely Perfect Hair Care Products.    In her journey to find products to  manage her own  natural hair, Lauryn  created products that help with  growth and  healthy hair care management.  Her story will remind you of the great Madam CJ Walker.

Venus gets up close and personal with celebrity DJ to the stars, Entertainment Guru, the multi- talented ,DJ Pleasure aka Andre Rock. A native of Trinidad who has over 20 years in business.  He has travelled the world and his list of clients  includes the who's who in business and entertainment.   DJ Pleasure  takes Entertainment to an ultimate untouchable level!  “Fa...

This episode, Venus chats with  the CEO of NetStruc PR, Sharon Devonish Leid. She is a Celebrity Publicist with over 20 years of experience working in public and community relations field. She’s the founder of Ladies of 3rd Thursday, a business networking group, the 2018 recipient of the Brooklyn Power women award, a speaker, an author, a wife, and a  mother.  Sharon gives her tips...

 In this episode we present our "Stop the Music " segment to shine a light on an important health issue, Dementia/ Alzheimer. This disease affects 5.8 million individuals and 16 million unpaid caregivers… that ‘s One of you, that’s Me and our guest here today. We are talk to Robyn Kohn the Director of Programs & Services for the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater NJ region, Constance Robe...

Valena Bratton is the beautiful wife and partner of Elder David; talented in her own right together they founded “God’s Blue Print for Life Ministry”. They are an example of what a loving couple joined by God should look like! This episode of The R&B Bistro gives you an inside look at Marriage and Ministry.

  This episode features a candid conversation with the phenomenally talented musician,  the Dove  award winning composer who penned the worship song the world is singing...” Every Praise”  .  Hear how this song  heard all around  the world, made famous  by Bishop Hezekiah Walker, was written. This composer also wrote " Who’s On The Lord Side"and many ot...

Hip Hop meets R & B in this episode of  the R & B Bistro Up Close and Personal. Venus chats with the host of Video Music Box, Ralph McDaniels. Ralph shares the story of the success of the long running show, Video Music Box  and how it got started and more. 

Venus sets the mood with the smooth baritone voice, New York radio personality, Lenny Green. Brooklyn born Lenny, heard locally on 107.5 WBLS’ “Quiet Storm” and known as the “Love Man”, shares on “The R& B Bistro Up Close & Personal with Venus” about his experiences as a nationally syndicated radio personality, actor, entrepreneur and a relationship expert, as well as the celebrities he ha...